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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
8
Dec 22 weather bulletin for Boston reports a rainy night and clearing Friday with much colder air. Yesterday's murky conditions gave way to blue skies by noon though periods of light showers persisted. Temperature and barometer readings noted with daytime and overnight changes.
December 22 1898 issue of the Lowell Daily Courier. Contains standard late 19th century newspaper material and local notices from Lowell Massachusetts.
The city advertises Christmas goods at G. C. Taylor & Co. and Lapham & Hyde florists with half price deals on umbrellas aprons collarettes and more. Tickets from J H Kelley and railroad specials on the Fitchburg line. Lectures by W J Tucker and Robarts Harper noted with details in the paper. Bernard D. O Connell remains in custody at the house of correction per inquiry.
Epworth League members held a sociable at Rev. W. H. Merediths home at 37 Eleventh street. Games and refreshments were enjoyed while Misses Ethel Paradis Susan Meredith and Horace Paradis along with John Gale and John McPhee served on the arrangements committee.
Leather celluloid and plush albums priced to sell. A $2.50 celluloid book for 98 cents and a plush album at 98 cents, with higher priced oblong and square styles ranging from 98 cents up to 6 and 8 dollars. Prince & Son, 108 Merrimack Street.
The postponed race at Long Meadow was not trotted yesterday afternoon due to unfavorable track conditions.
In Lowell more than 300 couples attended a second postwar military ball for Company G at the armory despite rain and damp air. The night featured Hibbard’s 12 piece orchestra, patriotic selections, and a grand march led by officers and guests.
A church event featured potted plants and decorated arms to create a military mood. Flags covered the platform, and an eagle centerpiece crafted from white pinks, a gift of Charles F. Miles, dominated the wall behind. Lieutenants Pearson Ames Carr and other G company officers attended, with Porto Rican and hospital news linked to attendees.
Sergt Hahn Sergt Clogston Sergt Mitchell and Corp Savage led a Company G dance with McGlynn and Brophy among the revelers. Armorer Carr returned from illness and Holt catered refreshments as the bowling alleys drew those unwilling to dance. Proceeds will pay Company G debts while future balls promise invited guests and more uniforms.
A visitor recounts the D L Page Co confectionery shop offering pure wholesome candy for Christmas. Page describes Barley Toys and candy canes, with makers at work. store will not open Sunday but offers Sunday or Monday delivery with possible delays for orders after Saturday night.
Miss Margaret Warner Morley of Boston spoke before the education department of the Women's club on The Renewal of Life How and When to Tell the Story to the Children. She urged definite, pure teaching on the functions of life and answered questions thoughtfully.
F S Pearson, born 1861 in Lowell, studied at Tufts and Tech, and earned degrees in chemistry mining engineering civil electrical and mechanical. His early work as College Hill station ticket agent spurred an electrical device to drop blue flags for delayed trains, enabling him to attend classes without disruption.
Chelmsford's Literary Union held a second free lecture in the town hall with Rev. A C White of Ware performing an impersonation of Julius Caesar. Large attendance despite poor weather. Rev E C Bartlett presided. White previously delivered Hamlet last year with noted memory and expressiveness. The third lecture is set for January 7 at 2 30 PM featuring Hon. Geo S Boutwell of Groton discussing Incidents of the Civil War.
An advertisement extols Dr Agnew s Ointment as a nightly treatment for blind bleeding or itching piles and for eczema and skin ailments with a curative claim after three to six nights. Sold by Ellingwood Co and C E Carter at local street corners.
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